Mercedes-Benz C-Class uses the same engine Nissan Qashqai ~ car loan

Lowest current version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class will use dCi engine, 1.6 liter capacity produced by Renault.

Those who love cars Mercedes-Benz will certainly never thought about the line C-Class on the use Renault engines. Yet Renault factory fitted to a Mercedes-Benz front-wheel drive but few know that.

Reportedly, Mercedes-Benay 180 CDI now using diesel engine, 1.5 liter capacity, producing maximum power 110 horsepower produced by Renault. This type of motor is suitable for low-level version of the current Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

However, the engine block was not strong enough to appear on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, especially if you want to compete with the BMW 3-Series. Thus, Mercedes-Benz decided to use small engines for Renault's best C-Class, namely type dCi, 1.6 liter capacity.

According to some sources, including the dCi engine produces maximum power 130 hp and maximum torque of 320 Nm. This type of engine has been used for the Renault Megane, Scenic, Grand Scenic and Nissan Qashqai.

With better balance capability, 1.6-liter dCi engine is designed to replace the old 2.0-liter machine. In addition, it is also one of the most complex engine Renault present.

According Autoevolution, C 200 CDI is powered by a Renault engine will be the lowest version of the current Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It is expected that the car will come with manual transmission from Mercedes-Benz.

Interesting information about the Renault engine appeared on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has appeared on the French website blogautomobile.fr. Accordingly, Mercedes-Benz will make the official announcement in the next few days.